The baseball world has recently lost another retired MLB star, Denny Doyle. The MLB community has put forth its sincere condolences on social media. A native-born of Glasgow, Kentucky, Doyle breathed his last on December 20th, 2022. He was 78 at the time of his death.
Doyle was a second baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Boston Red Sox. Having made his big league debut for the Phillies in 1970, some of his most unforgettable MLB moments came while playing for the Red Sox. And after an eventful short-lived MLB career, the late MLB legend retired from the game in 1977.
MLB fraternity joins in to mourn Denny Doyle’s death
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Every baseball fan eyewitness to Doyle’s MLB career mostly remembers him as a Red Sox player. But he also once formed a significant part of the Phillies’ defense. Notably, Doyle was a much better fielder as compared to his batting. He made a fierce fielding pair with former Phillies shortstop, Larry Bowa.?
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BOSTON – OCTOBER 12: Cincinnati Reds player Joe Morgan, right, gets caught stealing a base as Boston Red Sox player Denny Doyle reaches out to catch the ball during Game Two of the 1975 World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 12, 1975. (Photo by Frank O’Brien/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
The legendary Bowa made his MLB debut alongside Doyle as a Phillies player in 1970. Moving ahead, he has also played for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets. He made five All-Star appearances and had one World Series victory to credit throughout his MLB career. Doyle’s death hit Bowa hard on an emotional note.??
Bowa shared the tragic news of Doyle’s death on his Twitter account, quoting, “My heart is heavy today. We lost Denny Doyle, one of my favorite DP partners… My condolences to Martha and the entire Doyle family. RIP my friend.”?
My heart is heavy today. We lost Denny Doyle, one of my favorite DP partners. We were together in the minors and the big leagues. The impact he had on my career, and my life, can't be put into words. My condolences to Martha and the entire Doyle family. RIP my friend.
— Larry Bowa (@LarryBowa10) December 21, 2022
One fan replied to the news and called him his boyhood hero.
So sad. Denny was my boyhood hero. As a kid I went to see the Red Sox play in Minnesota just to see Denny make a diving play and throw a guy out at first. Sure enough he robbed a Twin of a sure hit with a diving play late in the game.
— Barry Boevers (@BarryBoevers) December 21, 2022
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Larry, we loved him here in Boston. At least this 12 yr old in 1975 did. Great tribute.
And it's nice to hear from you too.
I always, ALWAYS drafted you in our Strat-O-matic leagues. Always.Peace and happy memories of him for you.
— (((Raymond Cruddas))) (@raycruddas) December 22, 2022
Condolences Larry. He was a fine player, did a lot to help kids get better at the game and, from all accounts, a very nice person
— Mike Nelson (@mdnellie) December 22, 2022
Larry, tough day. Sorry for your loss. I watched MLB Network’s greatest game ever on Saturday where Denny was one of the guests. He was an unsung contributor on the Red Sox in 1975.
— Mike R (@mike_r_philly) December 22, 2022
Sat in the stands for your big league debut with Denny Doyle – the last year of Connie Mack Stadium. Will never forget. RIP Denny Doyle.
— Mike Cavalier (@mcavalier1) December 21, 2022
The MLB fans, who have thus watched Doyle in action back in the day, have shared their fond memories.
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Doyle’s fielding heroics for the Red Sox in the 6th game of the 1975 World Series created an eternally sensational moment in MLB history.?
Denny’s brothers, Brian and Blake, also became involved in professional baseball. Denny founded the Doyle Baseball Camps in 1978 and became the organization’s president. He attended the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park with his family in 2012.?
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